Originally a motorcycle racer - he switched to cars and then Formula One. He would pull wheelies in the paddock on pit bikes. He was one of my favorite drivers due to his style - and he was almost always smiling. Francois was a team-mate of the great Jackie Stewart and finished a close 2nd behind him many times. I believe he had only one single F1 race win in his career. He was killed at Watkins Glen in 1973 - age 29. I was devastated. I saw this photo of him on the net today and it all came back. Quite intriguing the memories which are stored in the mind only to be brought out by a single photo.
RIP mr Cevert. I was just a kid but my dad took me to Watkins Glen several times as a kid.
ReplyDeleteI still have lots of clear color 35mm slides of that day. The sky was blue, the car was blue, and the sheet over the car was white.
It seems just a few moments ago to me. RIP Francois.
My mother was a fan of you, Mister Cevert. I've read your story. To drive in F1 is a game with the death. Unfortunately, you've lost but you remain in our memory.
ReplyDeleteI'm 26 old and your name is always in my mind.
RIP FRANÇOIS !